Summer Dance Programs

The Y’s Dance Center’s year revolves around two semesters, Fall and Winter/Spring, culminating in an end-of-year performance each June. But the fun doesn’t stop after the Spring Recital! Join us and dance all summer long in one of our wonderful themed dance camps.

Summer 2019 Dance Camps

Registration is opening soon! Dance all summer long at one of our special week-long dance camps. Here are descriptions of the offerings:

June 24-June 28: Pirates and Princesses Dance Camp, Ages 4-6Monday-Friday 12:30pm-2:00pm
Cost: $225Whether you are a Pirate or a Princess, come dance away and swab the deck to some great Disney tunes. Dancers are welcomed to dress in a themed costume to help get them into character. There will be swashbuckling and plies, and no one will walk the plank!

July 15-19: Island Princess Dance Camp, Ages 3-6
Monday-Friday 12:30pm-2:00pm
Cost: $225This camp will be filled with dance and crafts. Campers will work each day on an item that will create a beautiful island themed costume to perform in at the end of the week. On Friday, there will be an “End of Camp” party with a performance by your dancer to showcase everything they have worked on.

July 22-26: Contemporary Funk Dance Camp, Ages 8-11
Monday-Friday 12:30pm-2:00pm
Cost: $225
Join us for an introduction to the basic skills and terminology of Modern/Jazz dance that make up the contemporary style. Focus on control, center, breathing, balance, strength and musicality.

July 29-August 2: Hair Up Dance Camp, Ages 4-6
Monday-Friday 12:30pm-2:00pm
Cost: $225Dancers ages 4-6 will have the chance to leap and twirl through troll village. Dancers will move their feet and dance along to some favorites. It will be a troll-a-bration!

August 12-16: Rockin’ Stars Dance Camp, Ages 7-10
Monday-Friday 12:30pm-2:00pm
Cost: $225Pump up the Jazz in this high energy Jazz Funk dance class. Pack your energy and a drink and get ready to move and groove! A little Jazz technique, a little Hip Hop Funk and a lot of fun means for a great dance class!

COMPANY INTENSIVE

For current Family YMCA Dance Company members. Membership is required.

Lillian Cenatiempo
Lillian, a native of Connecticut, holds a degree in Fine Arts-Dance and is an award winning choreographer and performer. She continues her studies in NYC at Broadway Dance Center concentrating on Jazz, Hip Hop, and Tap.Lillian is in her tenth year with the Family YMCA Dance Center; her sixth as director. Click on Lillian to email her or call 203-226-8981 x118.